Today, we launched a new feature in Gmail that will make keeping in touch with your friends and family a lot easier: voice and video chat. Now, from your Gmail inbox, you can not only IM with your contacts, but also have face-to-face conversations. No matter how near or distant your family might be, chats within Gmail are always free. To get started, all you need to do is install a small plugin and have a webcam handy for video chatting.